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FZ1	31-01-19 09:06 PM

2NZEF - 20th Bn Officer's Cap Badge

Hi and apologies for the "newbie" question!

I'd like to obtain an officer's cap badge from Capt Upham's unit, which I believe was the 20th (Canterbury-Otago?) Battalion.

However, I have no idea what a "real" one looks like or which dealer(s) may have one, so I'm looking for some pointers and/or examples of what to look for please ... and what to avoid!

Thanks in anticipation.

Jon

Wayne Ihaka

01-02-19 07:55 AM

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he would have worn a NZ General Service 'Onward' badge

FZ1	01-02-19 08:58 PM

Thanks Wayne, that's much appreciated.

Jon

Tinto

01-02-19 10:31 PM

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Hi Jon,
Here's a picture of Captain Upham VC and bar.
Looks like his cap badge is the usual gilding metal issue, not bronze.
Cheers, Tinto

FZ1	02-02-19 11:55 AM

Thanks Tinto - Good tip, because I'd have assumed it would be bronze for an officer. Perhaps he kept his pre-commission badge?

Jon

Tinto

02-02-19 04:54 PM

Hi Jon,
Many NZ officers wore the gilding metal badge. Bronze badges are rare.
Tinto

FZ1	02-02-19 06:06 PM

Ah! Thanks for that; good info!
Jon

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